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Most with the Least

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Oregon Safe Schools is advocating for the city's LGBTQ students.

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Architecture

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And to keep those hikes from going higher, the state will chip in nearly $1 billion over the next two years.

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True Lice

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The fight against the X-Men of vermin comes down to one word: vigilance.

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Education

Tens of Thousands Gather in Portland to Protest Education Funding

Teachers, students, and parents flocked to Waterfront Park to demand more funding for public schools.

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Fun & Games

Can a New Portland Game Fight Fake News?

Theory Gang’s Werk wants its players to think.

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Arts & Crafts

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Science

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Absolute unit, this one.

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Education

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Auction Alert

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Light a Fire 2018: Extraordinary Executive Director

This Portlander Takes School Fundraising to the Next Level

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